Although some youngsters in the UK might be back at school from June, there are plenty of others who will still be homeschooled.

Keeping kids of all ages engaged with subject matter can be a challenge, and science is often one of those subjects that’s better taught practically than in theory. It can also be a lot more fun to get stuck in with some hands-on science experiments!

The Huffington Post recently shared some of the top science experiments you can safely have a go at with your kids at home.

At the top of the list is making a volcano. Get creative to make your volcano in the first place – paper mache is a great way of building your volcano, with a plastic bottle with the top cut off in the centre to leave space for the ‘lava’.

When you’re ready to make your volcano erupt, pop some bicarbonate of soda into the bottle, add a bit of vinegar (and some washing up liquid if you want extra bubbles) and watch it go. We’d recommend going for a little less vinegar and bicarb to start with, as you can always add more if you need to.

Did you also know that you can make luminous ‘mud’ with just some potatoes? It takes a bit of prep but looks really cool.

Start by chopping the potato into tiny pieces and covering with hot water. Stir it and then strain the water into a bowl. Leave that to settle for ten minutes until the residue sinks to the bottom.

Pour the residue into a bottle, add fresh water, shake it and leave it for ten minutes until this separates too. Finally, pour the water away, leaving just the residue. You’ll need to leave it to dry out before you can make the ‘magic’ mud. Once it’s turned to powder, add small amounts of tonic water until it can be handled like a mud. If you put it under black light, it’s fluorescent!

Insider also recently shared some simple science experiments that use everyday household items. They include testing carbohydrate levels in different foods using iodine, and moving a pencil using static electricity (and a balloon).

If your kids love these experiments, they’re bound to love our brand of entertainment science.